::fall::

...looking forward to fall... and all that comes with it... apple dumplings, trips up north to the cabin, jeans and cashmere, holidays...birthdays & anniversaries... and... family portrait month (woohoo!! look out october)

::presence::

...i love visiting ohio...my dad's family hails from this fine area of the county and unfortunately i have not gotten a chance to go back for almost 4 years now... there are a great many memories of holidays and summers spent with my grandparents and cousins (there are 23 of us!!)... my grandpa was rarely ever seen without his camera capturing his surroundings, whether it be a flower that intrigued him or the sight of his grandkids playing at the park... i would like to credit him with my interest in photography... i love how he was so at peace with his canon hanging around his neck as if he were a part of nature... i thought to myself: what would be a great way to spend your life...doing what you love, what gives you peace, what brings you happiness... he made such in impact in my life that my two cameras are respectively named after him: Henry & Butch.... my grandfather passed away in 1992... writing that out brings both sadness and joy to my heart, sadness, because i can’t believe that he has been gone for so long, but joy to know that i will one day again see his face and we can spend eternity together taking photographs.... he was such a strong presence in our family, he was our pillar from which we drew our love and faith from.... i recently ran across some photos that i had taken the last time i was in ohio, visiting family, these were taken out at my grandpa's house...where my grandma continues to live... i love this series of photos, as i feel his presence in them, as if he is still on his property watching lovingly over his wife... there is just something special about being able to experience the emotions of someone you love so deeply in a photograph without actually see a "picture of the person"...

::new::

...we are so happy to roll out our new DOLCE website, we are reworking our branding and studio image...check it, yo!

http://www.dolcestudio.com/

::Portraits In The Pines::

Dolce Studio Photography & Design is so excited to be offering this limited time engagement. Join us up in the cool mountain air amongst the pines for your beautiful family portraits. It is the perfect time to update those family photos. This special is open to everyone: high school seniors, families & engagement sessions...come one come all!

When: Saturday, September 19th
Saturday, October 3rd
Where: Tonto Creek, Just outside Payson
What: Portraits In The Pines
$95 Includes:
A mini session
25 Free Custom Christmas Cards
1- 8x10
Discounted 'A La Carte' Reprints
Over $60 in Savings!

See you in the Pines!! Space is limited so save your spot today!!

RSVP by August 29th
602.903.3547
contact@dolcestudio.com

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::2years::

...my daughter turned two at the beginning of the month... here are her "2 year" photos...we took them at one of our favorite places to hang out, its a small area about 20 miles outside payson...it was beautiful...so is my baby girl!